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Mungbean makeover on the menu

March 30, 2022 | 2 min read
From ancient, ‘gassy’ legume to low-carbon, nutritional powerhouse, mungbeans are being given a global makeover, led by researchers at The University of Queensland.
Fertilisers

Margin control critical for Australian farmers in volatile global commodity market

March 28, 2022 | 3 min read
Keeping track of margins and controlling input costs will be vital for Australian farmers preparing for winter crop planting, say Rabobank analysts closely monitoring the global market.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

New chemistry vital option in Central West

March 19, 2022 | 3 min read
The release of the new pre-emergent, Overwatch Herbicide in 2021 has been welcomed by Nutrien Forbes agronomist Jim Cronin as a vital rotational option in key winter crops.
Agribusiness

La Niña yields record crops

March 17, 2022 | 2 min read
Both winter and summer crops across Australia have seen extraordinary outcomes in 2021–22.
Agribusiness

Major partnership to deliver spray hazard warning system

March 15, 2022 | 3 min read
The grains and cotton industries have today announced a $5.5 million investment to help minimise spray drift through a five-year partnership with Australian agtech company, Goanna Ag. The investment will see the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), in partnership with Goanna Ag develop a spray drift hazardous weather warning system that will provide real-time weather data and alerts to growers and spray operators about the presence of temperature inversions.
Winter cropping

New insights into how wheat roots respond to salinity

March 15, 2022 | 2 min read
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have unearthed new data about how wheat root tips respond to salinity, which is an important first step towards improving salt tolerance.
Fertilisers - Winter cropping

GRDC Research Updates uncover potential phosphorous savings

March 3, 2022 | 3 min read
Good summer rainfall across parts of the northern grain growing region has boosted optimism for the winter cropping season and with fertiliser prices at an all-time high, growers are encouraged to make informed decisions to get the most out of their inputs.
Agribusiness

Agricultural commodities ride record highs

March 2, 2022 | 1 min read
Agricultural commodities are forecast to reach record highs in 2021-22, but a return to normality is on the way. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said that agricultural commodities had performed even better than initial forecasts.
Rural Business

Farm incomes surge as the good times roll

March 1, 2022 | 2 min read
A combination of good seasonal conditions and prices have led to improved farm performance for broadacre and dairy farms.

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Agribusiness News Top breeders added to genetics honour board
John Deere redefines the future of ag
ACCC green light for Graincorp's FX bid
Diazinon future under a cloud
Insights: Adjuvants & Spraying
Insights: Winter crops
Insights: Winter pastures
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